c.j. grossman has a masters in Fine Art from California College of the Arts, and exhibits nationally. She has taught thousands of adults, teens and children how to make books. All workshops will be held at c.j.'s Art Jazz Studio in The Richmond Annex, just north of El Cerrito. Payment is required in advance. A refund of 85% will be given for cancellations up to one week before class. Class may be cancelled for lack of enrollment.

RAFT=Resource Area For Teachers
Please note: There are two RAFTS – one in Redwood City and one in San Jose.

Experiment with the newest way to make tunnel books so that you can use it for a wider range of students. You can make a little story book to go with it. Tunnel books are a fascinating and popular form of book with a long history. They were once referred to as "peep show books" because the viewer looks through a hole or window to see the pictures on the rest of the pages. It is a unique way of layering images providing a 3D effect. Text can even be utilized on the accordion sides, if desired.
RAFT – REDWOOD CITY, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5505

Make a multitude of innovative book structures you can use to teach in your classroom with a minimum of materials and preparation. Learn how to help students develop their interest in books and strengthen their language skill. Encourage them to tell their own stories and help them produce artwork that raises their self-esteem. Take home a wealth of books and ideas to share in class tomorrow!
RAFT – SAN JOSE, 1355 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 451-1420

"Altered Books" are the latest craze in bookmaking because it is so much fun to make new books out of old ones. Using paint, collage, rubber stamps, magazines and other mixed-media, we will create whole new objects. This is another way to reduce what goes to the landfill, while turning books into art pieces.
RAFT – SAN JOSE, 1355 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 451-1420

First you will make your own portfolio, and then fill it with accordion books and cards utilizing beautiful techniques that are made with different processes. Using many unusual media, and creating with batik, embossing, staining, combing, and over 25 other ideas, you can liven up your work with new artistic approaches! Bring an apron and be ready to have a great time.
RAFT – SAN JOSE, 1355 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 451-1420